Fri Dec 26 17:44:33 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article based on it:
Summary:
A Mangaluru resident, K. Mohana Murali, filed a complaint against the operator of a giant wheel at the Karavali Utsava in Mangaluru after a harrowing incident on December 24, 2025. Murali and his two children were on the ride when the cabin door broke, causing them to be violently tossed around and injured. Murali claims the operator showed gross negligence, lacked safety measures, and failed to provide immediate medical assistance. He is demanding action, suspension of the ride, a safety audit of all rides, and compensation for medical expenses, damages, and trauma. A district official acknowledged the incident and stated the operator was reprimanded, and the absence of immediate ambulance service was due to another emergency.
News Article:
Giant Wheel Malfunction Leaves Family Injured, Sparks Safety Concerns at Karavali Utsava
Mangaluru, December 26, 2025 – A local man is demanding action after a terrifying incident on a giant wheel at the Karavali Utsava in Mangaluru left him and his two children injured. K. Mohana Murali has filed a formal complaint with the Deputy Commissioner and Police Commissioner, alleging negligence and lack of safety measures by the ride operator.
According to the complaint, filed on December 25th, Murali and his children were riding the giant wheel on December 24th when the door of their cabin suddenly broke. The cabin then malfunctioned causing the family to be violently tossed around inside the cabin for several rotations, hitting against adjacent compartments. Murali stated the family was at risk of falling from the height.
Murali alleges that the ride operator failed to provide immediate medical assistance following the incident, and no first aid or ambulance services were readily available. “Due to the shock, injury, and mental condition of his children, he could not immediately lodge a complaint”.
“The operator displayed gross negligence, poor maintenance, and a lack of safety measures,” Murali stated in his complaint, demanding that the ride be suspended pending a thorough safety audit and that emergency preparedness measures be mandated for all amusement rides at the Utsava. He is also seeking compensation for medical expenses, damage to personal belongings, and the emotional trauma caused by the incident.
A district official involved with the Karavali Utsava confirmed the incident and stated that the operator had been reprimanded. The official attributed the lack of immediate ambulance assistance to the ambulance having been attending to another medical emergency at the time.
The incident has raised serious questions about the safety of amusement rides at public events and the need for stricter regulations and oversight to prevent future accidents. The investigation is ongoing.
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